Robinhood Launches Ethereum Layer 2 Network for Tokenized Trading

Built using Arbitrum technology, the new network functions as a permissionless, AI-native environment designed for real-world assets. The infrastructure integrates with industry-standard services including Alchemy, BitGo, and Chainlink. To ensure liquidity, Uniswap will deploy a dedicated automated market maker, while Pleiades serves as the primary proprietary trading venue for the chain.

The rollout introduces a refreshed version of Stock Tokens, allowing eligible international users to trade tokenized equities around the clock. These assets, issued by Robinhood Assets (Jersey) Limited, provide economic exposure to underlying shares and can be utilized as collateral within DeFi lending pools. While these tokens mirror equity performance, they do not grant holders legal ownership or voting rights in the underlying companies. This new offering complements the existing Classic Stock Tokens, which will remain active within the Robinhood Europe application.

Simultaneously, Robinhood Wallet has integrated perpetual futures via the Lighter decentralized exchange. Users participating in these trades can earn LIT token rewards, with the exchange allocating $11 million in tokens to incentivize activity. Despite the global scale of the launch, the products remain restricted in major markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.